New York J2318: Celebrating Senator Michael N. Gianaris upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader s Legislative Legacy Award

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 30, 2026:

Senate Resolution No. 2318 BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS CELEBRATING Senator Michael N. Gianaris upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those esteemed public servants whose careers have been marked by an abiding dedication to justice, fairness, and the betterment of their communities; among them stands Senator Michael N. Gianaris, a public servant whose presence did far more than fill a seat, and who has left an indelible impact on the very character of the institution he helped lead; and WHEREAS, Senator Gianaris was born and raised in Astoria, Queens, the proud son of Greek immigrants whose values of hard work and civic responsibility shaped his life's calling; he graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University and earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, preparing him for a long and accomplished career in public service; and WHEREAS, Before his election to public office, he built a distinguished record of public service through multiple roles across government, serving as an aide to Congressman Thomas Manton, as Queens Regional Representative to Governor Mario Cuomo, and as a Counsel to the Speaker of the New York State Assembly; and WHEREAS, In 2000, he was elected to the New York …

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Sponsors

• Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Addabbo (D, 15)
• Jacob Ashby (R, 43)
• Jamaal Bailey (D, 36)
• April Baskin (D, 63)
• George Borrello (R, 57)
• Bottcher, Erik (D, 47)
• Jabari Brisport (D, 25)
• Samra Brouk (D, 55)
• Siela Bynoe (D, 6)
• Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R, 9)
• Stephen Chan (R, 17)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: ADOPTED
2. May 30, 2026: REFERRED TO FINANCE

Common questions

What is J2318?

J2318 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Celebrating Senator Michael N. Gianaris upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader s Legislative Legacy Award.

What is the status of J2318?

Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored J2318?

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D, 35), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for J2318?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2318